Destination Maternity Holiday 2013 Collection Preview Midtown Loft, New York City Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Invited to a winter wedding while expecting? Holiday party? Annual family get together? Find yourself on the red carpet?!? Don’t worry, Destination Maternity has you covered from casual to red carpet glam. We checked out stunning pieces for … Continued
I’m well into the second trimester of my first pregnancy, and in my opinion pregnant sex is better than ever! First trimester not so much – nausea, fatigue and overall feelings of crappiness combined with nervousness about possible miscarriage made for a not-so-hot few months. Although we were assured that, medically speaking, sex was safe … Continued
Pregnant? There’s an app for that. Finding out that you are pregnant can be one of the most exciting moments in your life. There are so many great apps that help you keep track of this important time all from the convenience of your phone. From tracking your pregnancy day-to-day to figuring out what you … Continued
With summer underway, chances are your family has a lot of fun planned for the kids during the break. Whether they are planning their first trip to summer camp or a family trip to the beach, there are several items you want to make sure that you have ready to go. We have picked out … Continued
Summer is just around the corner. That means the kids are out of school, and you will be traveling via trains, planes, automobiles, or even boats to vacation this season. Eating healthy often takes a back seat during family trips, but it doesn’t have to. Of course all treats are nice in moderation: It wouldn’t … Continued
It’s normal for a child to be in distress when he’s away from his parents and to cry in an effort to be reunited. Crying is an adaptive signal for mom to come back. Between 8 months and 1 year, your child learns that you exist even when you are not there, and doesn’t always … Continued
There are a variety of factors to think about before taking the plunge into the nursery school admissions process. The tricky thing is that in NYC, these factors need to be examined at least a full year in advance of enrolling, in some cases when your child is a newborn. Is my child ready? You … Continued
Eczema (in Greek, means to “boil over”) is a condition of the skin thought to affect 10% of the general population, although it seems as though more babies and kids present with this as a complaint in the office setting. Eczema is thought to stem from a defect in the skin cells tight junctions (think … Continued
Pilates offers a wide range of benefits for pregnant women as their bodies go through extreme changes throughout the pre-natal period. The Pilates method of exercise is known to make pregnancy much more comfortable and the delivery process much easier. Women are often more motivated to change their lifestyles for the better when they become … Continued
You’re “out of the closet” to your friends and family…but there is still one other important person to share your news with: Your Boss! When do you tell your employer that you are expecting? And what’s the best way? There may not be a perfect time to tell your employer that you are expecting but … Continued
Shortly before the arrival of your new baby, you can prepare for breastfeeding by taking a class, reading a book, or—most importantly—by watching another mother nurse. Since nursing is a learned behavior, it can be very helpful to familiarize yourself with what nursing looks like. Ask a friend or relative who is nursing a baby … Continued
What are my options for saving my baby’s cord blood? There are two types of cord blood banks: family banks (which stores for one’s own family for a fee) and public donor banks (which stores for donation to an anonymous patient). Every parent has the option to save cord blood for use by their baby … Continued
The key to preggo chic? Creativity. Effort. And the commitment to pushing the sartorial envelope even as you feel your breakfast rising in your throat. THE NUMBER ONE MISTAKE PREGNANT WOMEN MAKE? Nothing frumpifies more than oversized clothing and lack of proportion. With the arrival of your bodacious bump, volume control is the key to … Continued
Traveling during pregnancy is a great introduction to traveling with baby as it requires a level of preparation that you may not have considered before. Before booking any vacation, check with your doctor as some advise against traveling by air during the first 12 weeks and after week 28 of pregnancy. Most airlines also have … Continued
What to Expect? First off: Congratulations! You’re expecting! Now quit dancing on the ceiling and get serious. As you can see, I do like to use humor–even though when we were expecting my wife wanted me to be more serious. So let’s get serious. First up: Plan for the unexpected. By that I mean DO … Continued
You just had a baby, Now What? Congratulations! – You made it through 9 months of pregnancy and made it home from the hospital in 1 piece OR are just about nearing the end of your pregnancy… and are now thinking – I am on my own…I now have to take care of this cute … Continued